What truly is a best friend?

Well, I'll tell you.

A best friend is someone who answers the phone at three in the morning when you are having a panic attack from all of the built up problems in your life. They are someone who holds you accountable for your actions. A best friend calms you down when you feel like your world has been turned upside down, and I'll be damned if I don't have the best one that has ever walked this earth.

Now let me tell you about my best friend.

My best friend was the only person to be nice to me when I moved to her school in second grade. She has stood next to me through all of the highs and lows that I have encountered so far. She's has never questioned my judgement, just politely told me her opinion on the situation. Since the day that I met her, I have never once questioned whether she would have my back. She has been my rock and my shoulder to cry on through the toughest situations that life has thrown my way.

My best friend knows how to make me laugh at times when I don't even want to smile. Even though I live six hours away from her, I know that I can always count on her to be there for me when I need her. She has grown to be more than my best friend, but instead, my family. Family is forever and that's how long my loyalty to this friendship will last.

So, to my best friend:

Thank you for being nice to me 12 years ago because I never would have been able to make it through all of these years without you. You have lifted me up and put me back on my feet countless times, and I am not sure how I will ever repay you. You have shown me what it is like to have someone that you can always count on. I love the fact that even if we don't talk for a while, it's like no time has passed at all. The only difference is that we have a lot more to share with each other. You have been my go to since as long as I can remember because I know that you will never let me down. You have been the biggest blessing, and I will never be able to express in words how thankful I am to have you in my life. You will forever hold a place in my heart. Thank you for always pushing me to do what I love, and for never judging me for my failures. You have been my backbone since I was seve years old and most likely will be until the day that I die. Thank you for always having my best interest at heart, and for encouraging me to to things to my full potential. You will never know how much your friendship really means to me, but without you I wouldn't be the person that I am today. Thank you for being my person.